kitchen sink October 18, 2016, 09:24:54 pm Lots have been said about the kitchen sink and the difficulty of replacing. I'm wondering if one of our forum experts can tell by the two pictures (I'm attaching to this post) if our sink is at a point where we really need to do something soon, i.e. it could start leaking or it's more of a cosmetic thing (hopefully you can zoom in to the pictures to see the missing first layer in places and all the spider cracking). Can we do some type of refinishing OR we just need to replace?I talked to the factory today and they said no problem for them to replace (not till February ) I don't want to spend the money (and time and $$ to get the rig out there) if it’s more cosmetic than a concern for leakage. Appreciate your thoughts! Thank you.
Re: kitchen sink Reply #1 – October 18, 2016, 11:52:42 pm Well, if only leakage is a concern, it should be OK, only the color layer of acrylic has worn off.Sinks can be removed and replace, it's not easy, but it can be done.LD glues the sinks in with a tough polyurethane adhesive, it must be cut away to loosen the connection between the sink and counter top.Lay multiple layers of masking or duct tape around the sink's perimeter, to protect the counter top. Use a 1' wide putty knife, with the end sharpened to a razor edge, to slide under the perimeter of the sink, working your way around it.It will require several trips around the sink to fully cut the adhesive.Make your life easy and use the exact same size sink. Changing to a larger or deeper sink can cause all sort of issues...been there. Bed the new sink and sink drain with polyurethane.Larry
Re: kitchen sink Reply #2 – October 19, 2016, 08:15:37 am Only one comment on Larry's as usual excellent instructions, which helped when I removed my sunk- I bought one of those utility knives that have the long blade that snap off in sections, and extended the blade all the way so it is flexible, like a filet knife. I then ran it around the sink as he says, repeatedly. It cut the sealant away nicely. Too much prying to lift the sink before the sealant is cut may damage the counter edge. Be sure if you remove the sink to do all the work under it that you may ever want to do. It's nice working in the space with all that access. I relaxed the water pump and supply plumbing, but didn't install the surge protector at the time, had to wrestle with it later. Of course your "stuff" under the sink may be different.
Re: kitchen sink Reply #3 – October 19, 2016, 11:22:28 am Thank you....good to know that leakage isn't a concern. At this point we won't replace the sink. So now....is there something we can do to PREVENT further deteriation of the sink? AND is this normal for this to have happened (built in 2004) with this type of sink (factory says it is a type of fiberglass)?As always thank you!
Re: kitchen sink Reply #4 – October 19, 2016, 11:36:36 am Quote from: bjo1600 - October 19, 2016, 11:22:28 am"...So now....is there something we can do to PREVENT further deteriation of the sink?..."Many of us take care to prevent harder/sharp objects from contacting the sink surface (or the counter top for that matter).Some of us use the foam package bottom that comes with chicken and cut a hole/slot in the bottom to aid in draining. Works fine, however, the sides of the sink are still exposed.At many home supply stores (Target, Walmart etc), you can pick up an expandable colander or dish rack that sits in the sink basin and rests on the sinks edges. Once it's used you can collapse it and tuck it away under the sink.Pretty handy and takes seconds to deploy.Kent
Re: kitchen sink Reply #5 – October 19, 2016, 11:49:48 am Quote from: bjo1600 - October 19, 2016, 11:22:28 amSo now....is there something we can do to PREVENT further deteriation of the sink? AND is this normal for this to have happened (built in 2004) with this type of sink (factory says it is a type of fiberglass)For the type of damage seen, it appears that the previous owner(s) often used a very abrasive cleaner on the sink.Our 2003 has been used a lot and the sink is in perfect condition. I use a bathroom cleaner, with bleach, to keep it clean and to remove staining.You do have the option refinishing the sinks using one of the commonly available kits, found at home centers or online.Rust-Oleum 7860519 Tub And Tile Refinishing 2-Part Kit, White - Spray Paints...Amazon.com: Rust-Oleum 280882 Specialty Tub and Tile Spray Paint, 12-Ounce,...Larry As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: kitchen sink Reply #6 – October 19, 2016, 11:53:50 am SMART MAT 15" x 20" - ArchitecThis is what I use in my sinks and also on the counter tops. You can cut it to size for the purpose intended. 1 Likes
Re: kitchen sink Reply #7 – October 19, 2016, 01:58:03 pm Perfect!! Just the information we needed to make a good decision on how to proceed.Thank you very much for all the info. We will give it a try to refinish the bottom and sides of the sink and then probably use the protective mat.We'll have to do some reading on using spray vs. paint on version of the refinishing product.........
Re: kitchen sink Reply #8 – October 21, 2016, 01:59:07 am Before attempting to refinish the sink, close the drain and try soaking in an Oxy-Clean solution overnight, deep enough to cover the affected area. If the sink is now white, then you may find the scratches/crazing no longer visible enough to be objectionable. Or, at least it may simplify the choice of refinishing options.Steve
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